It’s no secret that Red Bull and Mercedes are arch-rivals, the battle for the title will be close. During qualifying on Saturday in Zandvoort, the Raging Bulls complained to the FIA that the Silver Arrows had kept their tire covers longer.
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However, Mercedes had previously complained to the FIA about it. Team advisor Dr. Helmut Marko an amazing answer after qualifying.
Red Bull boss shoots back at Mercedes
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During the qualifying session at Zandvoort, Mercedes warmed up the tires of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. Red Bull has taken note of this and has complained to the FIA.
Jonathan Wheatley, Sporting Director at Red Bull, said: “The two Mercedes are doing what we were warned about.”
NURBURG, GERMANY – OCTOBER 11: Red Bull Racing Team Consultant Dr. Helmut Marko and Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto speak on the starting grid before the F1 Eifel Grand Prix at the Nürburgring on October 11, 2020 in Nürburg, Germany. (Photo by Peter Fox / Getty Images)
After the qualifying session, Marko said to Sky Deutschland: “People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.”
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The team from Milton-Keynes and its Dutch driver are happy about the pole position for the race on Sunday. However, they are disappointed that Sergio Perez will be eliminated in the first round.
The team knows that it will take both Verstappen and Perez to score maximum points at the Dutch Grand Prix if they are to take the lead from Mercedes in the title race.
Formula 1 F1 – Dutch Grand Prix – Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands – September 3, 2021 Red Bulls Max Verstappen in action during practice REUTERS / Piroschka Van De Wouw
There is currently a gap of 7 points between the two title contenders. Red Bull knows full well that the Silver Arrows will do everything in their power to maintain the lead. But after winning at Spa last weekend, the team led by Horner believes they can do the same this weekend.
Who do you think will be ahead in the race on Sunday at Zandvoort? Will it be Max and Sergio who get the maximum number of points? Or Brackley’s team who will win? Let us know in the comments below.
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